Open-Rank Professorship in Information Systems – Universität Basel

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel (Universität Basel) in Switzerland invites applications for an Open-Rank Professorship in Information Systems at the tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor level. This full-time position is expected to begin on February 1, 2028, or on another mutually agreed date.

The faculty welcomes candidates from all areas of Information Systems, including digital platforms and ecosystems, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in organizations, digital transformation, and information security management.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the faculty's research, teaching, and academic development through:

• Conducting high-quality research in Information Systems and publishing in leading international academic outlets.
• Teaching at all academic levels, with courses potentially delivered in English.
• Contributing to the development of the curriculum, including business analytics, AI, and quantitative methods.
• Supporting and mentoring early-career researchers.
• Strengthening the faculty's research profile and academic reputation.
• Potentially assuming leadership of an MSc program in the relevant field at a later stage.

Candidate Qualifications

The University of Basel seeks an accomplished researcher and committed educator with the following qualifications:

• Excellence in quantitative empirical research grounded in theory.
• An established publication record in leading international academic outlets, appropriate to the candidate's career stage.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and academic education.
• The ability to contribute to and further develop teaching programs across academic levels, including business analytics, AI, and quantitative methods.
• A commitment to supporting research excellence and the development of early-career academics.

Research Environment and Benefits

The Faculty of Business and Economics provides a collaborative environment that supports research, teaching, and academic development.

Professors benefit from:

• Highly competitive salaries.
• Research budgets and internal funding opportunities.
• Infrastructure for high-performance computing.
• Facilities for data storage and processing.
• A supportive research environment that encourages academic collaboration.

The faculty is also strengthening its business research and teaching activities, with a separate professorship in Strategic Management being advertised.

Located in Basel, Switzerland, the university offers an academic environment in a city and surrounding region recognized in the announcement for their high quality of life.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

The University of Basel is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion, and family friendliness.

As part of its efforts to increase the proportion of female professors, the university particularly welcomes applications from women. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the University of Basel's official online application portal by November 30, 2026.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Up to three representative publications or working papers.
4. Research statement.
5. Teaching statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations.
6. For non-tenured applicants, the names and contact information of three references willing to upload confidential recommendation letters.

Apply through the University of Basel's online portal

Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be considered.

Campus visits for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for the last week of February and the beginning of March 2027.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Expected Start Date: February 1, 2028, or as agreed
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Academic Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Contact Information

For further information about the position or application process, contact:

Prof. Kurt Schmidheiny
Head of the Hiring Committee
Email: application-wwz@unibas.ch

University website: www.unibas.ch